Grace Housman, nee Boekeloo, age 89, of Lansing, IL passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009. She was much loved and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children: Marilyn (John) Brooke of Lansing, IL, Martin (Gloria) Housman of Dowagiac, MI, Donald (Lynn) Housman of Wheatfield, IN, and Raymond (Barbara) Housman of Tinley Park, IL; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Jeanette (late Eugene) DeMick, Rika (late George) Boomsma, and Rolena Boekeloo all of Lansing, IL. Mrs. Housman was preceded in death by her husband: Martin J. Housman and three brothers: Peter, Richard, and Fred (Martha) Boekeloo. Visitation Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 2:00 P.M. " 8:00 P.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral Service Monday, November 16, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. at Grace Reformed Church, 2740 Indiana Ave., Lansing, IL with services conducted by Rev. Andrew Nearpass. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery " Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Young Life (P.O. Box 1062 " Cheyenne, WY 82003.) For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com